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What type of energy difference is referred to as resonance stabilisation energy?

Options

  1. AThe difference in energy between the actual structure and the highest energy resonance structure
  2. BThe difference in energy between the actual structure and the lowest energy resonance structure
  3. CThe energy of the highest energy resonance structure
  4. DThe energy of the lowest energy resonance structure

Correct answer

B. The difference in energy between the actual structure and the lowest energy resonance structure

Step-by-step solution

Resonance stabilisation energy is the difference in energy between the actual structure and the lowest energy resonance structure.

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